When the eclipse has passed off, they should bathe with their clothes on, and those who are householders should distribute gifts according to their ability. Other persons (who have no worldly means) should engage in the worship of the supreme Lord (Vish.nu).

Spread out across parts of Northern and Central India is a very littleknown and interesting religious sect known as the Sadhs. The Sadhs date back about four hundred years. Outwardly Hindu, the group's tenets vary greatly from orthodox Hinduism, and it draws its beliefs from several other religions and cults, including Christianity.

1893. During the Cambridge scholar Browne's research in Iran he discovered a Babi book in manuscript entitled Tarikh-i-Jadid (The New History). This book, as he later discovered, was written in 1880 by Mirza Husayn of Hamadan with the assistance of several other Baha'i scholars. The New History which was translated and published by Browne was never published by the Baha'is.

1880. The Sacred Books of the East series, comprising fifty volumes, has translations of key sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. The series was edited by the famous linguist Max Muller, who also produced many of the translations and were the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions. Part II of the Pahlavi Texts contains: The Dadistan-I Dinik and the Epistles of Manuskihar. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

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1885. Translated from the Pali by T.W. Rhys Davids and Hermann Oldenberg. The Sacred Books of the East series, comprising fifty volumes, has translations of key sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. The series was edited by the famous linguist Max Muller, who also produced many of the translations and were the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions. Part III contains The Kullavagga, IV-XII. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

1895. The Sacred Books of the East series, comprising fifty volumes, has translations of key sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. The series was edited by the famous linguist Max Muller, who also produced many of the translations and were the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions. Gaina Sutras Part II contains: The Uttaradhyayana Sutra and The Sutrakritanga Sutra. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

1880. The Sacred Books of the East series, comprising fifty volumes, has translations of key sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. The series was edited by the famous linguist Max Muller, who also produced many of the translations and were the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions. This volume contains Chapters I-XVI of the Qur'an. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

1880. The Sacred Books of the East series, comprising fifty volumes, has translations of key sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. The series was edited by the famous linguist Max Muller, who also produced many of the translations and were the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions. Part I of the Pahlavi Texts contains: The Bundahis, Bahman Yast and Shayast La-Shayast. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

1891. The Sacred Books of the East series, comprising fifty volumes, has translations of key sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. The series was edited by the famous linguist Max Muller, who also produced many of the translations and were the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions. The Sacred Books of China; The Texts of Taoism Part II contains: The Writings of Kwang-Tze Books XVIII-XXXIII and The Thai-Shang Tractate of Actions and Their Retributions Appendixes I-VIII. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

1882. Translated from the Pali by T.W. Rhys Davids and Hermann Oldenberg. The Sacred Books of the East series, comprising fifty volumes, has translations of key sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. The series was edited by the famous linguist Max Muller, who also produced many of the translations and were the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions. Part II contains The Mahavagga, V-X and The Kullavagga, I-III. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

In the first half of this book, editors Thomas Moore and Ray Riegert tell the amazing story of the sutras. With chapters describing the journey of Christian monks who brought the sutras to China, the creation of a monastery at Da Qin at the request of the Chinese Emperor, the mysterious hiding of the sutras in a cave around A.D. 1005, their accidental discovery in 1907 and the recent translating of the sutras and rediscovery of the original monastery. The second half of the book presents a collection of the sutras. The sutras are divided thematically and each section includes a running commentary that draws on Moore's unique experience as a former priest and enlightening author. Together with Riegert, Moore shows how the sutras combine Jesus' teachings with Taoist maxims and Eastern meditations to create a more gentle and spiritual form of Christianity.

1890. The Sacred Books of the East series, comprising fifty volumes, has translations of key sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. The series was edited by the famous linguist Max Muller, who also produced many of the translations and were the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions. The Vedanta Sutras with the commentary by Sankarakarya Part I contains Adhyaya I and II. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

Simply slow down stop and look, not at the story of the mind or the experiences it creates, but all the way through to see from where this mind comes, from where these beliefs come, from where this character comes. Now you are left in the absolute unknown, in the mystery, knowing nothing. A taste of this unknown is a taste of something more beautiful and more passionate than anything you could ever imagine. When this is done, all your supposed problems vanish and then the true lover will carry you home.

1884. The Sacred Books of the East series, comprising fifty volumes, has translations of key sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. The series was edited by the famous linguist Max Muller, who also produced many of the translations and were the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions. This volume contains The Saddharma-Pundarika or the Lotus of the True Law and is one of the nine Dharmas known by the titles of Ashtasahasrika Pragnaparamita; Ganda-vyuha; Dasabhumisvara; Samadhi-raga; Lankavatara; Saddharma-pundarika; Tathagata-guhyaka; Lalita-vistara; and Suvarna-prabhasa. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

The characteristic feature of this religion is its claim to universality, which it holds in common with Buddhism, and in opposition to Brahmanism. It also declares its object to be to lead all men to salvation, and to open its arms--not only to the noble Aryan, but also to the low-born �'S�udra and even to the alien, deeply despised in India, the Mlechcha. �Footnote: In the stereotyped introductions to the sermons of Jina it is always pointed out that they are addressed to the Aryan and non-Aryan.

The viewpoint of this book is that of a traveler in Oriental lands seeking to observe how the teachings of the various religions of the Far East actually work out in life. In connection with such a popular treatment of these faiths, brief surveys of their fundamental theories also have been embodied, that the reader may get a proper setting for a study of the peculiar rites, ceremonies, and customs of these non-Christian peoples. Illustrated. Contents: Korea, Spirit Land; Fifty Centuries of Worship; Mystical Hindus; Under the Bo-Tree; Moslem Millions; Fire Worshipers; Summary and Conclusion.

This superbly illustrated text is a popular account of Brahmanism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Zoroastrianism. It describes the Vedas and other sacred books, the Zendabesta, Sikhism, Jainism, Mithraism and other faiths -- a typical example of meticulous nineteenth century scholarship.

1883. The Sacred Books of the East series, comprising fifty volumes, has translations of key sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. The series was edited by the famous linguist Max Muller, who also produced many of the translations and were the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions. The Zend Avesta Part II contains: The Sirozahs, Yasts and Nyayis. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

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The ancient forms, evolution, history and present aspect, manners, customs and social institutions connected with the religious system of China. This volume contains Part III (The Grave, first half) of Book I (Disposal of the Dead). Contents: Genesis of the grave; Grave as the dwelling of the soul; Placing food and drink in the grave - sacrificing on the tombs - grave altars and grave temples; Placing valuables, requisites of life, animals etc. in the grave; Concerning large tombs, big Tumuli, and grave trees; On mourning customs; Fasting for the dead; Reaction against the waste of wealth in burying the dead; Concerning the sacrifice of human beings at burials, and usages connected therewith.